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Orlando's Dany Garcia is the real 'Rock' behind the XFL | Commentary

The ex-wife and business partner of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the first woman owner of an American professional sports league.

Magic don't bring their usual defensive disruption in loss to Pacers

The Magic didn't create turnovers at the same rate in Saturday's loss to the Pacers.

Facundo Torres' PK goal lifts Orlando City past N.Y. Red Bulls in MLS opener

After Torres put Orlando City ahead, two late saves from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese were enough to get three points for the host Lions.

Dr. Phillips rallies to repeat as FHSAA girls basketball state champions

The Panthers rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half and came away with a wild win vs. Winter Haven in the Class 7A final.

Lake Highland Prep raises 4th consecutive girls state championship trophy

After trailing early, the Highlanders applied defensive pressure to turn the tide and Jada Eads led all scorers with 21 points.

East Ridge boys soccer wins 7A state title 3-0

Max Kempany scored the game-winner on a highlight-reel goal before Amir Taylor added two more goals to send the Knights to a 3-0 victory for their first soccer crown.

High school scores and top performers from Saturday, Feb. 25

Besides LHP and Dr. Phillips winning girls basketball state titles, and East Ridge winning the boys soccer state title, DeLand and Osceola won boys wrestling regional titles.

Miami blows massive lead as FSU nips Hurricanes at buzzer to imperil UM's ACC regular-season title hopes

Matthew Cleveland's 3-pointer as time expired capped Florida State's comeback from a 25-point second-half deficit and the Seminoles stunned No. 13 Miami.

Florida men lose 88-72 at Vanderbilt

Dr. Phillips alum Riley Kugel scored 20 points to lead Florida (14-15, 7-9), which has lost three in a row and six of its last seven.

Big games from Thomas and Burns lift host UCF women over Cincinnati in OT

Forward Destiny Thomas scored 21 points and had 20 rebounds in the overtime victory for the Knights (13-13) against Cincinnati on Saturday.

Kirk, looking for first PGA Tour win in eight years, pushes into Honda Classic lead going into final round

Kirk's last win on tour was at Colonial in 2015 — 180 tournaments ago. He's a four-time winner on tour and played in the Presidents Cup, also in 2015.

Arnold Palmer Invitational booms with star-studded lineup

The Arnold Palmer Invitational features 27 of the top 30 players and continues to thrive despite passing of event's ever-popular namesake.

At UCF, former Gators WR Trent Whittemore aims to carry on legacy of father

Florida transfer Trent Whittemore had no regrets about playing for the Gators and now he's thrilled to be in Orlando with the Knights.

Hurricanes' Mario Cristobal praises new coordinators, Tyler Van Dyke and incoming freshmen

Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal shared his thoughts on new Miami coordinators Shannon Dawson and Lance Guidry and had praise for returning quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.

Bucs coordinator candidates were told QB Kyle Trask will get his shot to start

The team also will look to add some veteran free agents to compete at quarterback, but the field will be limited due to salary-cap constraints.

Dave Hyde: Dolphins shouldn't trust the draft this year; they should trade it for today

The Miami Dolphins' recent drafts have been marginal, but they've used high picks for to acquire Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb and immediate help. Why stop now?

Andrei Vasilevskiy and Lightning shut out host Red Wings

The goalie put on a show, registering his second shutout of the season with 45 saves and tying the Lightning franchise record for most saves in a shutout.

Heat's furious rally falls short in turnover-strewn loss in Charlotte as Miami skids to fourth straight defeat

The Heat, who trailed by as much as 22 points against the Hornets, could not complete the comeback in a road loss to Charlotte.

Ira Winderman: Heat-76ers allowed to percolate and marinate before rivalry resumes Monday

The Heat have faced every NBA team but one this season. That wait ends Monday, when the drama of Heat-Philadelphia 76ers resumes.

Auto Club Speedway's 2-mile NASCAR oval takes final lap

The plan is to reduce the track from two miles to a half-mile and modernize the speedway so that races appeal to a broad demographic, not just hardcore NASCAR fans.

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